All Flashcards
What is the significance of 'If We Must Die'?
A poem by Claude McKay that became a symbol of Black resilience and inspired civil rights activists.
What is the historical significance of Tulsa Massacre photos?
Visual evidence of the destruction and human cost of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Who was Ida B. Wells-Barnett?
A journalist and activist who documented the horrors of lynching.
Who was Claude McKay?
A poet who wrote 'If We Must Die' during the Red Summer, calling for resistance.
Who was Ossian Sweet?
An African American doctor who defended his home against a white mob, highlighting self-defense efforts.
Who was Marcus Garvey?
Founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), promoting Black nationalism.
Who was Ida B. Wells-Barnett and what was her impact?
A journalist and activist who documented the horrors of lynching and fought for racial justice.
Who was Claude McKay and what was his impact?
A poet whose work, like 'If We Must Die,' became a symbol of Black resilience and resistance.
Who was Ossian Sweet?
An African American doctor who defended his home against a white mob, highlighting the importance of self-defense.
Who was Marcus Garvey?
Founder of the UNIA, advocating for Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism.